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Pennon Group plc returns to profitability in 2025/26
Pennon Group plc returned to profitability in 2025/26, according to its Full Year Results for 2025/26 published today – the Group is reporting a statutory profit before tax of £114.4 million compared to a loss of £72.7 million in 2024/25.
EAC starts new inquiry on how data centres will impact the UK’s climate and nature goals
The Environmental Audit Committee is about to start the first session of its new inquiry into how more data centres will impact the UK climate and nature goals – the evidence session starts at 2.30pm this afternoon.
Devon County Council to hold water conference to bring about improved water infrastructure in Devon
Devon County Council is planning to hold a water conference later this year to bring together relevant agencies and stakeholders to bring about change and an improved water infrastructure in Devon..
Partnership between Anglian Water and North Northamptonshire Council to protect environment in Thorpe Malsor
A partnership between Anglian Water and North Northamptonshire Council’s Highways team has helped protect the environment in Thorpe Malsor by reducing the risk of pollution after legacy connections were discovered within the local wastewater network.
£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding
The Government has announced a new £50 million government investment which will help Somerset’s homes, farms and businesses better withstand the growing threat of flooding.
RAPID consults on its future role in delivering major water infrastructure in England
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) – made up of the Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate and Ofwat - is consulting on its future role in delivering major water infrastructure in England.
VBA jv appointed to £1.227 billion Environment Agency framework to deliver beach management and coastal protection works across England
VBA, the joint venture between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by the Environment Agency as a delivery partner on a significant new national framework focused on beach management, coastal maintenance and flood‑risk reduction.
Jacobs appointed to Yorkshire Water £32 million artificial intelligence services framework
Jacobs has been appointed to Yorkshire Water’s artificial intelligence services framework, supporting the utility’s use of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational performance, customer outcomes and long-term resilience across its water and wastewater services.
Great British Energy invites registrations for online event to explore options to appoint Construction Management Partner for renewable energy projects
Great British Energy is inviting interested companies to register for an online Market Engagement Event in June to explore the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of appointing one organisation, or consortium to provide Construction Management Services for renewable energy projects.
AtkinsRéalis appointed to Flood Risk and Asset Management framework.to support Environment Agency in boosting flood resilience across England
Global engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis will take a leading role in supporting the Environment Agency’s (EA) ambitious programme of flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes across England – following the appointment to a key framework from the Government Commercial Agency (GCA).
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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